Martin County is currently accepting applications for a full-time Correctional Officer!
Under general supervision, a Correctional Officer performs all operational duties necessary for the proper care and custody of jail inmates, including general custodial and detention functions essential to the operation of the detention center. The Correctional Officer ensures that the detention center is operating in a peaceful manner.
Shifts and hours may vary based on the needs of the department. Successful applicants are subject to completion of reference verification and background investigation completed by the Martin County Sheriff's office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Processes inmates in and out of jail, maintains custody and care of all inmates and their possessions.
- Transports inmates to the courtroom, doctor’s office and other locations, as required, and must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Completes all necessary logs, records and reports pertaining to the booking, care and release of inmates.
- Inspects all incoming packages and gifts, transfers phone calls and feeds inmates.
- Initiates searches for contraband and obtains specimens for drug testing of inmates.
- Distributes and documents medications to inmates.
- Receives and logs department communications.
- Performs minor maintenance of grounds and buildings.
- Perform various duties related to Electronic Home Monitoring functions as required.
- Requires 24-hour Shift Work, including weekends and Holidays.
- Fingerprints and photographs inmates and types fingerprint cards. Classifies incoming inmates and places them in proper cells.
- Observe prisoners directly and indirectly through visual, audio and video monitoring, to ensure the physical safety of prisoners, staff and the public.
- Promotes acceptable attitudes and behaviors of inmates to assist them in adjusting to a confinement setting.
- Performs work in a manner consistent with safe practices.
- Delivers meals and collects afterwards. Ensures that cells, facilities and grounds are kept sanitary. Checks on inmates on a routine and regular basis.
- Enforces institutional rules and standard operation procedures (SOP). Reports infractions orally/written, confronting prisoners who violate rules. Initiates segregation or disciplinary procedures and performs enforcement activities in compliance with department policies. Explains rules and procedures of the facility to (individual/group) prisoners so they understand the expectations and consequences of their behavior.
- Participates in continuing education and training sessions on appraisal methods, law changes, computer skills and other related matters. Ensures required certification and licensure credentials remain valid.
- Performs other work-related duties as required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel so classified.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Specialized training beyond high school, but less than an associate’s degree.
- Less than one year of progressive experience in related field along with the skills, knowledge and abilities required; or equivalent combined education and experience.
LICENSURE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of modern jail operation techniques.
- Familiar with court rulings relevant to handling of inmates’ rights.
- Ability to deal with inmates firmly, fairly and objectively.
- Ability to receive direction and supervision from supervisors.
- Possesses basic skill in the operation of computer, and other modern office equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job.
POSITION COMPETENCIES
ACCOUNTABILITY & DEPENDABILITY
- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with limited oversight.
- Follows instructions and adheres to all County policies and procedures as required.
- Maintains an acceptable record of work attendance and punctuality in accordance with County and Department requirements.
COMMUNICATION (VERBAL & WRITTEN)
- Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain working relationships to produce results, and a work environment that builds rapport and trust.
- Communicates professionally and effectively with internal and external customers through spoken and written correspondence, including emails. Listens well; respects viewpoints different than own.
- Contributes knowledge, experience, and feedback appropriately to others.
DECISION MAKING & JUDGEMENT
- Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
- Displays balanced thinking, combining wisdom, analysis, experience, and perspective when making decisions or producing results.
- Finds solutions that are acceptable to diverse groups with conflicting interests and needs.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & INTEGRITY
- Demonstrates knowledge and actions consistent with the County’s values and the County’s code of ethics and conduct.
- Respects and maintains confidentiality.
- Demonstrates high moral principles and professional standards with others through truthfulness and sincerity; makes ethical decisions.
- Shows respect for others’ ideas, perspectives, and styles. Demonstrates appropriate business etiquette and social skills.
QUALITY OF WORK
- Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates the ability to use resources productively, effectively, and efficiently.
- Demonstrates the ability to think proactively, anticipates potential problems, and provides workable solutions and alternatives with a ‘can do’ approach.
- Develops and maintains good working knowledge of job responsibilities and prescribed procedures, which facilitates the efficient performance of duties. Takes initiative to utilize job knowledge to analyze situations, resolve problems, and reach decisions.
SAFETY
- Maintains a safe work environment by complying with County safety policies and procedures and attends necessary trainings.
- Performs work in a safe manner at all times. Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to self or others. Organizes the personal workspace to minimize the likelihood of an accident or other unsafe situation.
- Maintains emergency supplies and/or personal protective gear.
- Reports safety concerns or incidents and near misses to appropriate parties.
STRESS TOLERANCE
- Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations. Handles high workloads, competing demands, vague assignments, interruptions, and distractions with poise and ease. Remains steady or thrives under pressure.
- Stays calm and maintains focus in turbulent, threatening, or emergency situations. Makes rational decisions and continues to perform effectively.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The position has good working conditions in general but is a diversified job requiring sustained mental effort related to public contacts, organizational issues, planning and technical areas.
The individual may encounter moderate to severe emotional strain or tension. There is sustained exposure to public contact and sitting, and occasional exposure to serious injury when responsible for arresting or physically restraining disruptive, unruly or dangerous people and to health hazards based on contact with individuals having communicable diseases. There is also moderate exposure to Video Data Terminal (VDT’s) and moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds).
Continuous: Inability to leave workstation for long periods of time; Exposure to deadly assault; Exposure to offensive language; Exposure to threats; Exposure to trauma; Considerable mental effort and stress; Work requires moderate attention to detail; Work requires high attention to detail.
Frequent: Walk; Stand; Lift or carry less than 10 lbs.; Keyboarding; Repetitive movement; Exposed to blood borne pathogens; Exposed to fumes or airborne particles; Exposed to annoying odor; Exposure to emotional public; Some mental effort and stress involved resulting in frustration.
Occasional: Exposed to toxic/caustic materials; Exposed to slippery conditions; Limited mental effort and/or stress; Work with frequent deadlines.
Intermittent: Sit; Bend or stoop; Kneel or squat; Climbing; Lift or carry 11-25 lbs.; Lift, carry, push, pull 26-60 lbs.; Lift, carry, push, pull over 60 lbs.; Working in cold weather below 32 degrees; Working in hot weather above 90 degrees; Exposed to sickening odor; Exposed to grease/grime; Exposed to wet conditions; Exposed to machine tools; Exposed to moving mechanical parts; Exposed to risk of electrical shock; Work alone.
This position is responsible for the use of: Transport Cars/Vans, Hand Cuffs, Restraint Belts and Shackles, OC Spray, Cut down tools, Radios, AED devices, Tasers, Keys, Surveillance equipment, Restraint chair, Fingerprint machine, DMT machine, PBT device, Vending machines, and modern office machines and equipment.
Martin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Preferred
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1 year(s): Year of progressive experience in related field along with the skills, knowledge and abilities required
Preferred
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Technical/other training or better
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Some college or better
Required
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Preferred
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Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
